Trump Co-Defendant Granted Permission to Retain Lawyer Despite Potential Conflicts

Walt Nauta, a co-defendant in the classified documents case involving former President Donald J. Trump, expressed his desire to retain his lawyer despite potential conflicts of interest. Nauta is accused of conspiring with Trump to obstruct efforts to retrieve sensitive government documents. His lawyer, Stanley Woodward Jr., previously represented a key witness in the case. The hearing clarified Nauta's understanding of the risks involved in keeping his lawyer, and he assured the judge that he was aware of waiving his right to appeal based on a conflict of interest. The trial is scheduled for May 2024.